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Key Coastal Metrics (Mauritius)
Key Coastal Metrics (Mauritius)
Total Mainland Coastline: ~322 km (Environment Act 2024 estimate).
Proclaimed Public Beaches: ~42 km of the total coastline is designated as public beach area.
Hotel Frontage: ~48–50 km of the coastline is occupied by hotel establishments.
Lagoons: The island is surrounded by a lagoon area of ~243 km²
Areas (Planted and Natural Mangroves): ~244.5 ha
Area (Planted): ~22.9 ha (1995-2025)
Dominant Species: Rhizophora mucronata
International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem
International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem
Celebrated annually on July 26 to raise awareness of the critical importance of mangroves as unique, special, and vulnerable ecosystems.
Designated by UNESCO in 2015, this day highlights their role in biodiversity, coastal protection, and carbon storage, while promoting solutions for their sustainable management.
Key Details About Mangrove Day
Objective: To highlight that mangroves are "guardians of our coasts" and crucial for fighting climate change.
Significance: Mangroves are disappearing three to five times faster than overall global forest losses.
Key Functions: They act as natural buffers against storms, tsunamis, and erosion, and they support local food security.
Action: The day encourages restoring and protecting these areas, which have seen their global coverage halved in the last 40 years.
For more information, you can explore the UNESCO website or the Mangrove Alliance website.
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